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W581 MCH

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,219 mi
Last recorded101,219 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 MCH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 101,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake binding o/s n/s (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working parking (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s n/s (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear inner outer sills o/s n/s (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all around body damage

excessively corroded underneath very weak

front bumper damage

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front / rear (6.3.1d)

all suspension corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

both sills and floor weak and corroded o/s/sill got filler in

Pass 23 Apr 2016 95,328 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 95,328 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sils and floors and undersills (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2015 92,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 May 2015 92,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 May 2015 92,554 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2014 88,576 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,212 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 84,055 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front n/side tyre close to limits

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,791 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 76,654 miles

Both outer sills corroding may need attention before next mot

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrotion

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,654 miles

Both outer sills corroding may need attention before next mot

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrotion

Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,358 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 72,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,173 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 70,427 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007
Pass 17 Feb 2006 64,193 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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W581 MCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W581 MCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W581 MCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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